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cause them to make a decent appearance at the school.  The most, or rather the only thing needful now, is a good teacher.  The object of this present writing is to entreat you to send us one as soon as possible!  Can you please write me definitely when [[strikethrough]] you [[/strikethrough]] we may expect one.

With renewed expressions of our sincere thanks for your past attention and kindness to us & we beg your further attention to this present writing, and remain

Very Respectfully
[[signature]] Richard Douglas [[/signature]]
Aquasco P.O.
Prince Geo Co
Md.